Government

ST HELENA SUPPORTS WHITE RIBBON DAY – FRIDAY 25 NOVEMBER

The St Helena Safeguarding Directorate will launch the White Ribbon Campaign this Friday, 25 November 2016.The campaign will run until Friday 2 December.

The United Nations (UN) officially recognises White Ribbon Day on 25 November as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. The White Ribbon is a symbol of hope for a world where women, men, girls and boys can live free from the fear of violence. Wearing the ribbon is about challenging the acceptability of violence against adults as well as children.

The catchphrase for our campaign on St Helena is: ‘Together We Can End Domestic Violence’. As part of this campaign, a White Ribbon Ceremony will be held at the Mule Yard on Friday 25 November 2016 at 2pm. All are invited to attend.